Church guide

A few photos (thanks Sonya Eggold) from the opening of the New Creation Art Show. Your next opportunity to view the gallery in Ebenezer Hall is this Saturday, July 20, 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Read Luke 10:25-37 here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37&version=ESV. Jesus tells the famous parable of the Good Samaritan to clarify that He expects His followers to do good to all people. However, His concluding exhortation, “Go, and do likewise,” reminds us just how far we are from the loving, self-sacrificing behaviors the Lord expects. So it was that Jesus became the Good Samaritan for us. He laid down His life, befriended us while we were yet His enemies. He promises us full restoration and life everlasting (adapted from "The Lutheran Study Bible," 1735).

Coming up this week: Monday, July 15 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ESM Basketball Camp 7:00 p.m. School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. West Central Neighborhood Association Meeting - Ebenezer Tuesday, July 16 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ESM Basketball Camp 11:00 a.m. Senior Lunch Bunch Picnic 8:00 p.m. Women’s Christian Book Study Wednesday, July 17 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ESM Basketball Camp 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Grief Fellowship – Meet in Church Lot to go to Piering’s Lake House Thursday, July 18 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ESM Basketball Camp 8:30 a.m. Thursday Guys 9:00 a.m. The Piece Makers 3:30 p.m. Food Pantry 7:00 p.m. Book Club Friday, July 19 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study – Mocha Lounge 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ESM Basketball Camp Saturday, July 20 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Emmanuel Open for Art Exhibit 3:30 p.m. Praise Team 5:00 p.m. Divine Worship Service with Communion Sunday, July 21 8:00 a.m. Divine Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Moveable Feast 9:15 a.m. Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Divine Service with Communion 12:00-3:00 p.m. Art Exhibit Open in Ebenezer

Almighty God, You have shown us Your mercy in Your Son, Jesus Christ, who became our Good Samaritan to save us from all evil and death. Give us such a compassionate heart that we may not be blind to the needs of others but show to all Your mercy and love. Bind up our wounds, and send us forth to bind up the wounds of others with the healing balm of Your Gospel. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Opportunities for worship: Saturday, July 13: 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. God’s people have been rescued! The heavenly Father has “delivered us”—rescued us—from the darkness of sin, death, and the power of the devil. He has “transferred us” into the kingdom of grace in His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:13). Against the backdrop of God’s great rescue or deliverance, our Scripture Readings point to the redeeming, restoring work of God. We have been set free to serve God in the power and example of Jesus: He seeks, He loves, He saves.

Almighty God, You have built Your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Continue to send Your messengers to preserve Your people in true peace that, by the preaching of Your Word, Your Church may be kept free from all harm and danger; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, Amen. (Collect for Proper 9).

Join us for the grand opening of "A New Creation" art show Sunday, July 14 1:00-3:00 p.m. Click below to read about the Eggold's sabbatical and the contributions they will make to the art show.

Our thanks to the Lutheran Men of Song who added so much to our worship services on Sunday! "Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!" Psalm 96:1-3

Read Luke 10:1-20 here: www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A1-20&version=ESV. Having previously sent out the Twelve in Luke 9:1-6, Jesus now expands the breadth of His Gospel outreach by sending out 72 more workers. Then and now, many people who hear of Jesus’ kingdom reject it. Much as we hate to admit it, we, too, have responded indifferently and, at times, have rejected God’s will for our lives. How heartening to know that Jesus continues to reach out with compassion through the Gospel ministry He has established ("The Lutheran Study Bible," 1734).

Coming up this week: Monday, July 8 1:00 p.m. Caregivers’ Support Group 7:00 p.m. Mission Taskforce Tuesday, July 9 9:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl 6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry Wednesday, July 10 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Bible Study 1:30 p.m. LLV Visits Thursday, July 11 8:30 a.m. Thursday Guys 9:00 a.m. The Piece Makers Friday, July 12 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study – Mocha Lounge 9:30 a.m. Lutherans For Life Saturday, July 13 3:30 p.m. Praise Team 5:00 p.m. Worship Service Sunday, July 14 8:00 a.m. Worship Service with Communion 9:00 a.m. Moveable Feast 9:15 a.m. Sabbatical Presentation 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion 1:00-3:00 p.m. Art Exhibit Open in Ebenezer

Dear heavenly Father, You have shown Your immense care for us through the extraordinary sacrifice of Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Instill in us an attitude of constant rejoicing that we are Your children and our names are written in the Book of Life, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost Opportunities for worship: Saturday, July 6: 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. In today's Gospel reading, Jesus sends out 72 of His followers with power to heal and cast out demons. When they come back, they are rejoicing that even the demons were subject to them in the name of Jesus. Jesus refocuses them on what is more important: that their names are written in heaven. You may have a lot on your mind. You may be distracted by worries or joys or anger. Today, God reminds us of our reason for rejoicing: we have been saved by the blood of Jesus, and our names are written in heaven.

Third Sunday After Pentecost June 30, 2019 "The best laid plans..." Pastor Thomas Eggold

Coming up this week: Tuesday, July 2 6:00 p.m. Visual Faith 8:00 p.m. Women’s Christian Book Study Wednesday, July 3 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Thursday, July 4 CHURCH OFFICE AND DAYCARE CLOSED Friday, July 5 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study – Mocha Lounge CHURCH OFFICE AND DAYCARE CLOSED Saturday, July 6 Senior High Youth Leave for Mission Trip to New Orleans through July 12 3:30 p.m. Praise Team 5:00 p.m. Divine Worship Service with Communion Sunday, July 7 8:00 a.m. Divine Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Moveable Feast 9:15 a.m. Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Divine Service with Communion

Lord of all power and might, author and giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of Your name and nourish us with all goodness that we may love and serve our neighbor; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

While visiting New Orleans, Pastor and Sonya worshipped at Broadmoor Community Church, New Orleans. This Lutheran congregation is located in the heart of the city. The Emmanuel Youth Group will participate in a servant event there this summer.

The Moveable Feast #buildingfaithinthecity #46802

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst”. John 6:35. #buildingfaithinthecity #46802 The new food bank closets are almost done!

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Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Psalm 95:1. #buildingfaithinthecity #46802 #myrarocks

Getting ready for tonight’s EYG chili cook off. 6 to 8 in the ESM gymnasium.

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